HB26-1008 Colorado Outdoor Opportunities Act Expands Recreation Coordination, $444,015 Appropriation
Summary
Colorado HB26-1008 would direct the Division of Parks and Wildlife to expand outdoor recreation coordination, planning, and management capacity and take a leading role in state-level coordination and implementation of Colorado's outdoors strategy. The division would be required to engage with tribal governments, local governments, and stakeholders to integrate wildlife, conservation, recreation, and climate-resilience considerations across agency planning and decision-making processes, and create integrated regional outdoor recreation and conservation planning reports updated annually. The bill appropriates $444,015 to the Department of Natural Resources for the 2026-27 state fiscal year from the parks and outdoor recreation cash fund.
“The bill requires the division of parks and wildlife (division) in the department of natural resources to expand the division's capacity for outdoor recreation coordination, planning, and management and take a leading role in state-level coordination, strategic planning, and implementation of Colorado's outdoors strategy.”
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What changed
HB26-1008 would require the Division of Parks and Wildlife to assume a leading role in state-level outdoor recreation coordination, strategic planning, and implementation, including engaging tribal governments and stakeholders on wildlife, conservation, and climate-resilience planning across state agencies. The division would also be directed to coordinate with local governments to identify potential impacts to services and infrastructure from outdoor recreation use. Additionally, the bill requires the division to create and annually update integrated regional outdoor recreation and conservation planning reports, with updates required during SMART Act hearings in 2027 and 2028.
Affected parties include the Division of Parks and Wildlife, the Department of Natural Resources, local governments, and tribal governments who would be required to participate in coordination efforts. The $444,015 appropriation from the parks and outdoor recreation cash fund would support expanded division capacity for the 2026-27 state fiscal year. Outdoor recreation stakeholders and infrastructure planners should monitor the bill's progress through Senate committees.
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HB26-1008
Colorado Outdoor Opportunities Act
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Natural Resources & Environment |
Concerning measures to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities in the state, and, in connection therewith, expanding the division of parks and wildlife's capacity for outdoor recreation coordination, planning, and management, and making an appropriation.
Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:
The bill requires the division of parks and wildlife (division) in the department of natural resources to expand the division's capacity for outdoor recreation coordination, planning, and management and take a leading role in state-level coordination, strategic planning, and implementation of Colorado's outdoors strategy. The division is directed to, among other things, engage with relevant partners, stakeholders, tribal governments, and agencies to coordinate and incorporate wildlife, conservation, recreation, and climate-resilience considerations across agency planning and decision-making processes.
In addition, the division is required to support, in consultation with relevant entities, the planning, development, and maintenance of outdoor recreation infrastructure to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities while protecting private property rights, wildlife, and natural resources. The division is directed to coordinate and consult with local governments to identify potential impacts to services and infrastructure associated with outdoor recreation use.
The bill also requires the division to create, and update at least annually, integrated regional outdoor recreation and conservation planning reports to inform division awareness and operational decision-making. In 2027 and 2028, the division is required to include an update on the outdoor recreation coordination, planning, and management efforts required by the bill during its 'SMART Act' hearing.
For the 2026-27 state fiscal year, the bill appropriates $444,015 to the department of natural resources from the parks and outdoor recreation cash fund.
(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Meghan Lukens
Representative
Rick Taggart
Senator
Janice Marchman
Senator
Janice Rich
Committees
House
Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Appropriations
Senate
Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations
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Status
Under Consideration
Introduced
Under Consideration
Upcoming Schedule
2 meetings
Apr 24
Senate Appropriations
8:00 AM LSB B Fri
Apr 24
Senate Special Orders - Second Reading of Bills
9:00 AM Senate Chamber
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 | Reengrossed | |
| 03/06/2026 | Engrossed | |
| 01/14/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2026 | PA3 | |
| 03/06/2026 | PA2 | |
| 02/27/2026 | PA1 |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 | First Revised Fiscal Note | |
| 02/10/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2026 | SA2 | |
| 03/04/2026 | SA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1008 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.009 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1008, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF | |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1008, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-1. | Vote summary |
| Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF | |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1008, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-4. | Vote summary |
| Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF | |
| Date | Calendar | Motion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/09/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2026 | L.009 | SEN Agriculture & Natural Resources | Passed [*] | |
| 03/06/2026 | L.008 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/06/2026 | L.007 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/06/2026 | L.006 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/06/2026 | J.001 | HOU Appropriations | Passed [*] | |
| 02/23/2026 | L.005 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | Passed [*] | |
| 02/23/2026 | L.004 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | Passed [*] | |
| 02/23/2026 | L.003 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | Passed [*] | |
| 02/23/2026 | L.002 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | Passed [*] | |
| 02/23/2026 | L.001 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | Passed [*] |
- Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.
** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/26/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 03/12/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources |
| 03/09/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/06/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 03/06/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/23/2026 | House | House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 01/14/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources |
Prime Sponsor
Rep. M. Lukens | Rep. R. Taggart
Sen. J. Marchman | Sen. J. Rich
Sponsor
(None) Co-Sponsor
Rep. J. Bacon | Rep. A. Boesenecker | Rep. K. Brown | Rep. S. Camacho | Rep. C. Clifford | Rep. M. Duran | Rep. C. Espenoza | Rep. M. Froelich | Rep. L. Goldstein | Rep. E. Hamrick | Rep. J. Joseph | Rep. S. Lieder | Rep. M. Lindsay | Rep. T. Mauro | Rep. J. McCluskie | Rep. K. McCormick | Rep. K. Nguyen | Rep. A. Paschal | Rep. J. Phillips | Rep. M. Rutinel | Rep. L. Smith | Rep. K. Stewart | Rep. T. Story | Rep. S. Woodrow
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